AGENDA | MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH
7:00 am
REGISTRATION OPENS
Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. at Treasure Valley Community College. Attendees will check in and receive materials for the day’s events. Beginning at 7:45 a.m., buses will begin loading for the industry tours, with departure promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Please note that individual transportation is not permitted—bus transportation is required for all tour participants. Early arrival is strongly encouraged to ensure a smooth and timely departure.
8:00 am
WORKING WATERS TOUR
Tour Details TBA.
8:00 am
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TOUR
Tour Details TBA.
8:00 am
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOUR
Tour Details TBA.
5:30 pm
EVENING DINNER & RECEPTION
Join fellow attendees for a relaxed and engaging evening of networking, conversation, and regional hospitality. The reception offers an opportunity to connect with community leaders, policymakers, and industry partners in an informal setting. Enjoy local refreshments as we celebrate the shared commitment to Eastern Oregon’s future. Reception begins at 5:30pm, dinner will be served at 6:00pm.
AGENDA | TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH
7:00 am
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
Begin your summit experience with breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m., offering a chance to fuel up and connect with fellow attendees. Doors to the general session will open early to allow ample time for seating, networking, and preparing for a full day of engaging discussions and presentations. We encourage early arrival to ensure a smooth and welcoming start to the day.
8:00 am
WELCOME
The summit officially opens with a welcome from event organizers and local leaders, followed by a series of keynote presentations and panel discussions. This portion of the program will set the stage for the day’s themes, offering insights into regional priorities, opportunities for collaboration, and strategies for fostering long-term growth and resilience in Eastern Oregon.
Bobby Levy | President, EOWC
Bobby Levy
President, Eastern Oregon Women’s Coalition
Over the last 20+ years Bobby has enthusiastically planned, designed and hosted numerous parties and events; including graduations, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, retirement and holiday parties for family and friends. Since 2006, Bobby has been planning and hosting political parties and introductions where candidates, government officials, business leaders, as well as state department directors, have come to Umatilla, Morrow and Wallowa Counties to get to know and be known by the people of Eastern Oregon. Bobby is passionate about rural Eastern Oregon and sharing information and successes with all of Oregon.
Bobby received her MBA from Portland State University in 1995, as well as an MTE from Eastern Oregon University in 1999.
She is one of the five founding members of Eastern Oregon Women’s Coalition. Bobby is the past Chair of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission, serving an eight-year term on the commision. Bobby has served on numerous boards and committees and is a member of the Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce and the Hermiston Government Affairs Team, as well as a member of the Umatilla County Budget committee. She is a past member of the Umatilla County Housing Authority Board. In addition to her work with EOWC, Bobby also raises sheep and Large Breed Guardian dogs for predator protection for sheep producers in the Northwest. Along with her business partner Joe Benner, BJ’s LGD Spike Collars, she is producing and selling spike collars to LGD owners all over the US and Canada for predator protection.
Bobby is currently in her third term as Oregon State Representative for District 58.
8:15 am
WORKING WATERS – OPENING SPEAKER
Adam Ratliff | Armchair Engineer
Bio TBD.
8:40 am
WORKING WATERS PANEL
Panel information TBA.
9:30 am
POWERING EASTERN OREGON PANEL
Panel information TBA.
10:20 am
BREAK
10:40 am
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – OPENING SPEAKER
Shawna Peterson | Executive Director, Eastern Oregon Border Board
Bio TBD.
11:05 am
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PANEL
Panel information TBA.
11:55 am
CHILDCARE PANEL
Panel information TBA.
1:00 pm
LUNCH
2:00 pm
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout session information TBA.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sign Up To Sponsor the 2026 Summit Now! Become a sponsor of the 2025 Eastern Oregon Economic Summit. As a sponsor, you can help bring together state, regional, and local leaders from across private and public sectors to discuss issues and set goals to improve our region and state. The Eastern Oregon Economic Summit will be advertised on multiple platforms in all Eastern Oregon counties and the wider region. There are five sponsorship levels for your consideration.
Title Sponsor Level | $10,000
Title Sponsor Benefits
Extra-large logo on summit registration website.
Extra-large logo on summit registration materials.
Extra-large logo on summit packet.
Logo on lanyards/name badgets.
Full page ad in program.
Exhibit booth.
Complimentary event registration (10 tickets)
Platinum Sponsor Level | $7,500
Platinum Sponsor Benefits
Large logo on summit registration website.
Large logo on summit registration materials.
Large logo on summit packet.
Half page ad in program.
Exhibit booth.
Complimentary event registration (10 tickets).
Gold Sponsor Level | $5,000
Gold Sponsor Benefits
Medium logo on summit registration website.
Medium logo on summit registration materials.
Medium logo on summit packet.
Quarter page ad in program.
Exhibit booth.
Complimentary event registration (5 tickets).
Silver Sponsor Level | $2,500
Silver Sponsor Benefits
Small logo on summit registration website.
Small logo on summit registration materials.
Small logo on summit packet.
Exhibit booth.
Complimentary event registration (2 tickets).
Bronze Sponsor Level | $500
Bronze Sponsor Benefits
Name on summit registration website.
Name on summit registration materials.
Name on summit packet.
Complimentary event registration (2 tickets).

